Education for people with depression is extremely valuable because it provides a knowledge base that gives the person greater control over his or her disorder. Greater control in turn may lead to reduced feelings of helplessness and an increased sense of well-being.
It is important to remember:
· Depression is an illness, not a sign of weakness or character defect.
· Recovery is the rule, not the exception.
· Treatment is effective, and there are many treatment options available.
· The goal of treatment is to get completely well and stay well.
· The rate of recurrence is quite high: half the people who have had one episode of depression will have a recurrence, and the rate increases with the number of previous episodes.
· The person and his or her family can be taught to recognize and act upon early warning signs of depression.
I really hope this helps someone out there. If you have any questions, feel free to bombard our message box or leave a comment. Also, there are lots of websites where you can get more detailed information, like the one where I got this from.
You are loved and you are definitely not alone.
Dara
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The Truth About Depression
Non-FictionWhat do you really know is the word "Depression"? We throw the word around so much that it's lost its emergency. Get educated and know if you need to see a doctor or if all you need is a bucket of ice cream. Good luck!
